York is lucky enought to be surrounded by some magnificent houses.
Here are a list of a few that we would reccomend.
Beningborough Hall
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/beningbrough-hall/trails/beningbrough-river-walk
There is also a little ferry that crosses the river which takes you to Nun Monkton. There is a lovely pub there called The Alice Hawthorne.
https://www.nunmonktonferryboat.org
Castle Howard
Home to Skelf Island,a big hit with the kids, this estate caters for everyone.
House, gardens cafe and even a garden centre.
Burnby Hall
The gardens here are a real delight to see especially when the tulips are in bloom.
Houses and Gardens Further affield:
Lotherton Hall
An edwardian country estate with hall and wildlife park.
Scampston Hall
Host to some spectacular contemporary walled gadens.
Fountains Abbey
Home to an awe-inspiring water gardens, the remians of the abbey and a huge deer park with visitors centre and cafe.
Harewood House
